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The Growing Maturity Of Blockchain For Supply Chain Management
March 16, 2018Read MoreOnce seen as the least mature of emerging technologies, blockchain is quickly establishing itself as a versatile resource. In this article, a former skeptic analyzes the growing potential of blockchain for supply chain management.
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JFK Snow Disaster And The Question Of Centralizing Supply Chain Management
March 16, 2018Read MoreAs snow relentlessly swirled around JFK, chaos ensued inside. Lost bags, cancelled flights and total confusion made headlines around the world. The New York Times attributed this to an over-reliance on delegated authority to airlines, third-party contractors and individual terminal…
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Procurement in 2018: Guidance and Predictions from an Industry Veteran
February 12, 2018Read MoreAs the new year pushes on, Procurement Veteran Peter Smith offers simple but significant things for procurement professionals to consider in 2018. He also provides insight on the way that current industry forecasts and events may play out.
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Top 3 Procurement Mergers and Acquisitions of 2017 (and 2018, So Far)
February 12, 2018Read More2017 (and the first month of 2018) have brought about several changes to the Procurement space. This article highlights the most significant mergers and acquisitions of the past year. Review the list to keep your knowledge up-to-date.
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How Procure-to-Pay Process Improvement Supports Business Growth
December 11, 2017Read MoreIn a world where bottom-line performance is more important than ever, many companies are focusing on procure-to-pay process improvement as the first step in their organizational efforts. This article explores the considerations and approaches needed in order to successfully promote…
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Will Procurement Automation be Transformed by Compulsory Real-Time Tax Controls?
December 11, 2017Read MoreAs major developments in tax law are put into pace around the world, businesses need to assess the potential impacts on procurement automation. This article takes a closer look at some of the major changes that may be coming and…
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Risk, Volatility and Uncertainty are the New Normal for Global Procurement
October 9, 2017Read More“Red alert: The end of tranquility is coming, and procurement needs to wake up to the existential risks threatening their organizations.” These were the words used to kick off Procurious’ Big Ideas 2017 Summit in Chicago, IL. This article delves…
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Comment: The Importance of Building a “Procurement Brand”
October 9, 2017Read MoreIt’s no secret that the job of a CPO is facing increasing pressure. Complexity, globalization and competitive challenges have companies looking for greater value from all functions. You need to drive value and, equally importantly, build your “Procurement Brand.” Alejandro…
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How Much Does Spend Visibility Really Matter to Your Spend Capacity?
September 11, 2017Read MoreAccurate budget planning is one of the most challenging operational tasks of today but technology is greatly simplifying the process. “The reality is that it can be quite easy to gain complete visibility into historical and current agency spend; the technology…
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The Procurement Process and Contract Management: The Key to Managing Risk
September 11, 2017Read MoreIt’s no secret that today’s business world is filled with pitfalls for procurement leaders. Subtle factors can result in the loss of millions of dollars. Luckily, procurement has a secret weapon: contracts. Read More
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